Announcement of Receipt of Notice From Nasdaq Regarding Minimum Bid Price Requirement
Rhea-AI Summary
CCH Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:CCHH) announced receipt of a Nasdaq notification dated February 3, 2026, that its closing bid price fell below the $1.00 minimum for 30 consecutive business days. The Company has until August 3, 2026 (180 days) to regain compliance by attaining $1.00+ for ten consecutive trading days.
The notice is a deficiency letter only, does not affect current listing or trading, and the Company says it remains compliant with other Nasdaq continued listing standards while monitoring share price and considering reasonable measures to regain compliance.
Positive
- Shares remain listed and continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market
- Company has a 180-day cure period through August 3, 2026 to regain compliance
- Company remains in compliance with other Nasdaq continued listing standards
Negative
- Non-compliance with Nasdaq minimum bid price: closing bid below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days
- Risk of delisting if share price fails to close at or above $1.00 for ten consecutive trading days before August 3, 2026
- Potential shareholder and market perception pressure while share price remains under the minimum threshold
News Market Reaction – CCHH
On the day this news was published, CCHH declined 11.85%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +65.3% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -25.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 62 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $5M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $34M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
No peers with momentum or same-day headlines were detected, suggesting the 135.19% move and heavy volume are stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 | Expansion plans | Positive | -3.6% | Outlined multiple acquisitions, new brands, and international expansion funded by cash. |
| Dec 29 | Growth outlook | Positive | +4.6% | Projected 2026 acquisitions, new ventures, and expansion into U.S. and Africa. |
| Oct 17 | Over-allotment exercise | Negative | -6.2% | Underwriters fully exercised over-allotment for 187,500 shares, adding proceeds. |
| Oct 06 | IPO closing | Negative | -16.2% | Closed US$5.0M IPO, 1,250,000 shares at US$4.00 on Nasdaq Capital Market. |
Financing/IPO-related news has generally seen negative price reactions, while expansion updates have produced mixed responses with one alignment and one divergence.
Over the last few months, CCH Holdings moved from its IPO and over-allotment in October 2025 to outlining aggressive expansion and acquisition plans for 2026. The IPO and subsequent over-allotment at US$4.00 per share were followed by negative price reactions, while growth-focused updates in December 2025 and January 2026 produced one positive and one negative reaction. Today’s Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice contrasts with those earlier growth narratives.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -11.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite prior strength would fit a pattern where regulatory or financing headlines weigh on CCHH. The Nasdaq minimum bid deficiency highlights that shares had traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, even after volatile moves. Earlier funding events, including the US$5.0M IPO and additional US$750,000 over-allotment, were followed by declines, so investors have previously treated structural or dilution-related developments cautiously.
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BUKIT MERTAJAM, MALAYSIA, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CCH Holdings Ltd (the “Company”), today announced that it received a notification letter, dated February 3, 2026 (the "Notification Letter "), from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the "Nasdaq"), notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the requirement to maintain a minimum closing bid price of
The letters are only a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and have no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq.
The Company would like to clarify that the Notification Letters has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3), the Company has a period of 180 calendar days from the Notification Date, until August 3, 2026, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During this period, the Company's ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If at any time before August 3, 2026, the bid price of the Company's ordinary shares closes at or above
The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares, between now and August 3, 2026, and is intending to take all reasonable measures to regain compliance under the Nasdaq Listing Rule. The Company is currently in compliance with all other Nasdaq continued listing standards. The Notification Letter does not affect the Company's business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements or contractual obligations.
About CCH Holdings Ltd
CCH Holdings Ltd commenced operations in 2015 with roots in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. The Company is one of the leading specialty hotpot restaurant chains in Malaysia, specializing in chicken hotpot and fish head hotpot. The Company offer catering services in Malaysia and outside Malaysia mainly under two brands, namely Chicken Claypot House (鸡煲之家) for our chicken hotpot restaurants and Zi Wei Yuan (紫薇园) for our fish head hotpot restaurants through a combination of company-owned restaurant outlets and franchised restaurant outlets.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.chickenclaypothouse.com.my
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the description of the proposed offering in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: (i) the Company’s goals and strategies; (ii) the Company’s future business development, financial condition, and results of operations; (iii) general economic and business conditions in Malaysia; and (iv) the outlook of specialty hotpot market in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the U.S., including competition, government policies and regulations. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
CCH Holdings Ltd
Investor Relations
Email: cch_ir@cchasia.com.my
FAQ
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Does the Nasdaq notice mean CCHH is being delisted from Nasdaq now?
How can CCHH regain compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5810(c)(3)?
What immediate operational or reporting impacts does the Nasdaq notice have on CCHH?
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